Coordinates 9.7.1 - Video Streaming / Improved File Handling

We’re excited to introduce Coordinates 9.6.5 9.7.1, packed with powerful tools for a smarter mapping experience.

🚀 What’s New

✅ Video Streaming Feeds

Attach RTSP, MJPEG, or HTTP video streams directly to your map objects for live monitoring and project tracking.

✅ Snapping Tool for Precision Drawing

Align pins, lines, and shapes with nearby map features for accurate placement. Create cleaner drawings with smart snapping assistance.

✅ GeoJSON Import for Temporary Overlays

Load GeoJSON files without affecting your main map data. Perfect for previewing external datasets.

✅ Upgraded GPX+ Export with Full-Color KML

Export your data with rich KML support, including shapes and colors for external apps.

Here is a side-by-side comparison between our app and an online viewer:

🚀 We’re calling this 9.7.0 because we just added exciting new features below!

✅ Map Movement & Angle Control

Move the map by specifying exact X/Y distances or Distance/Angle values. Supports both compass-based and screen-relative directions. Perfect for precise adjustments or survey work.

✅ Map Rotation Tool

Rotate your map view to any angle—absolute or relative. Great for simulating real-world orientation or preparing layouts from different perspectives.

✅ Upgraded MapTile Support

We’re excited to announce a major upgrade to the MapTile system in Coordinates 9.7.1! 🌟

🗺️ Transparent Tile Handling – Now fully supported!
Easily overlay transparent tiles and adjust the opacity to your liking. Perfect for blending custom map layers with Apple Maps in the background.

🗺️ Custom Tile Opacity Control – Fine-tune your map’s appearance with the new opacity slider. Whether you want a subtle overlay or full transparency, you’re in control.

🗺️ Fallback Map Type Selection – Choose the Apple base map (Standard, Satellite, or Hybrid) to display beneath your custom tiles when using transparency. By default, we set it to Satellite for maximum POI hiding, but you can change it anytime.

🗺️ Polished Tile Menu – We’ve refined the Tile selection UI to make it clearer and easier to manage. You’ll find better descriptions, icons, and helpful tips, so you know exactly how your map will look.

This update unlocks a whole new level of flexibility for map enthusiasts, surveyors, and hobbyists. Whether you’re overlaying land plots, weather data, or thematic maps, the upgraded MapTile system gives you the control you need.

✅ Previously Introduced Features

• Fresh UI for a smoother experience

• Shape tools for lines, polygons, and circles

• Attach photos and videos to objects

• Batch coordinate conversion and export

This update makes it easier than ever to manage your maps, projects, and data—whether you're a geospatial pro or just getting started. 🌏

Download the update now and explore what’s new!

📦 BarcodeEasy 4.0: A Big Leap Forward!

We're excited to announce the launch of BarcodeEasy 4.0 – the biggest update yet! 🎉 This version brings powerful new features, UI improvements, and even more ways to explore the world of barcodes.

Here’s what’s new in 4.0:

✅ Product OCR Feature
Scan product names directly from images. Simply point your camera or select a photo, and BarcodeEasy will detect text like product names and model numbers. Perfect for quick lookups!

✅ All-New UI Experience
We’ve refreshed the look and feel of the app across all screens. Expect a cleaner, modern interface that’s easier to navigate, with better readability and visual feedback.

✅ Upgraded Barcode Generation Menu
Creating barcodes is now simpler and more intuitive. Generate QR codes, EANs, and more with an improved layout that helps you customize faster.

✅ Expanded Product Search
Looking up a barcode? Now you can search across more stores using EAN, UPC, and other codes. We’ve added direct links to popular marketplaces like Amazon and Shopee, so you can find what you need in a snap.

We hope you love this update as much as we do! 💙 Thanks for being part of the BarcodeEasy community. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to improving all of our apps, not just BarcodeEasy. Whether you’re using our Coordinates, BarcodeEasy, or other apps in the Magnitude family, we’re working hard to make them better, more useful, and more enjoyable for you.

If you enjoy the new features, please leave us a review – it helps us grow! 🌟

Happy scanning,
The Mapnitude Team

📍 Coordinates 9.6.0: Attach Image, Batch Converter.

Coordinates 9.6.0 is here, and it's packed with new features to enhance your mapping workflow. Whether you're a surveyor, field technician, or hobbyist, this update makes your mapping more powerful and flexible.

📸 Attach Photos to Pins, Labels, and Shapes

You can now attach photos to any map object—pins, labels, or shapes. Capture site details, field notes, or visual markers, and export them seamlessly along with your coordinate data.

✅ Photos are visible on the map when pin display mode is set to 3.

🏷️ You Can Swap Pin and Label Directly

Sometimes a point is better off as a label, and sometimes a label should become a point again. In this update, you can now convert between pins and labels directly in the Rename view. Just tap the “Convert” button, and your pin instantly becomes a label—or vice versa. No need to delete and recreate anything.

This feature is perfect for cleaning up your map and keeping your annotations exactly how you want them.

🎨 Easily Reselect Shape Style

Sometimes you draw a shape, and later you realize the color or stroke wasn’t quite right. With this update, you can easily reselect the style of any shape—whether it’s a circle, line, or polygon—without having to redraw it from scratch.

Tap the “Reselect Style” button in the Rename view, and you can adjust the fill color, stroke width, opacity, and line pattern instantly.

This feature is perfect for fine-tuning the look of your map and making sure every shape stands out the way you want. No more deleting and recreating shapes just to change their style!

🌍 Import and Export: GPX, GeoJSON, KML, and Survey CSV

Your maps, your data, anywhere you need them. With this update, Coordinates now supports importing and exporting in multiple standard formats:

• GPX – for GPS devices and navigation apps

• GeoJSON – for web maps and GIS workflows

• KML – for Google Earth and 3D map viewers

• Survey CSV – for structured field data

You can now:
✅ Import external data sets into Coordinates to build on top of them
✅ Export your pins, labels, and shapes to standard formats for use in other tools
✅ Seamlessly move your data between mobile, desktop, and cloud

With these features, Coordinates becomes a powerful map overlay editor—a complete solution for creating, managing, and sharing spatial data right on your device.

🔄 Batch Coordinates Converter

Convert multiple coordinates at once—up to 5 at a time for free users. Premium users can unlock unlimited batch conversion and add converted points directly to the map.

• Access the Batch Converter from the Action menu.

• Supported formats for both input and output include:

  • Decimal Degrees

  • DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds)

  • DDM (Degrees, Decimal Minutes)

  • UTM

  • MGRS

  • GEOREF

  • GARS

  • ISO 6709

  • Plus Code

  • QTH/Maidenhead

  • BNG/OSGB Grid

  • Geohash
    (See attached screenshot for details)

🚀 App-wide EPSG Lookup: Just Type the Code!

If you know the EPSG number, you’re all set.
No more visiting websites or pasting Proj4 strings.
Just type the number—the app fetches the Proj4 string automatically.
✅ Load into the map
✅ Save as a preset
✅ Copy with a tap

Easy, fast, and seamless.

🎨 Fresh UI and Shape Tools

Enjoy a modernized interface with improved usability, along with enhanced shape drawing tools. Whether you're working with lines, polygons, or circles, the new tools make it easier than ever to create and export shapes.

🚀 Upgrade Now

Download Coordinates 9.6.0 and take your mapping to the next level.

Coordinates 9.5: The Definitive Update — A Decade of Tools, Refined

A New Era for Coordinates

Over 10 years ago, we launched Coordinates as a simple but powerful tool for navigating and converting locations. Since then, thousands of professionals around the world have used it in the field — from surveyors and engineers to GIS hobbyists and adventurers.

Now, after a full decade of iterative improvements, we’re proud to release Coordinates 9.5 — the largest, most meaningful update in the app’s history.

This version isn’t just about polish — we’ve rethought how you interact with your data. From drawing and saving shapes to a completely redesigned coordinate list and an all-new export/import system, Coordinates 9.5 fills in long-missing pieces. After years of steady evolution, this is the first version that truly feels complete — like the app we always envisioned it could be.

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🟦 Draw & Save Shapes on the Map

You can now draw:

• Lines

• Polygons

• Rectangles

• Circles

Tap the new “Draw Shape” button to get started.

Once you tap the button, just trace your shape directly on the map — like this:

Directly on the map — with full control over:

• Stroke color

• Fill color

• Line width

• Dash pattern

• Opacity

Each shape is saved just like a pin, label, or point — and can be exported, edited, or measured.

Use it to:

• Map survey boundaries

• Measure field plots

• Annotate project areas

• Visualize paths or zones

You’ll also get real-time stats: length, area, and radius, shown in your preferred units.

📦 Better GPX Support – Now with Shapes

For the first time, GPX export now includes lines, polygons, and circles — not just pins. While styling (colors, fill, opacity) isn’t preserved in GPX format, the shape geometry itself is retained, meaning your projects can now travel more easily between apps and devices.

This opens the door to new workflows, from exporting survey boundaries to overlaying shapes in GIS tools or sharing annotated paths with teammates.

🟦 All-New Edit View: Smarter, Clearer, More Capable

The old popup for renaming pins did the job — but only barely.

In Coordinates 9.5, we’ve completely reimagined the Rename/Edit screen into a modern, full-featured editor for all map items — pins, shapes, and labels alike.

Now, when you tap to edit an item, you’ll see:

• A map preview of the selected point or shape

• Metadata including:

  • Timestamp

  • Coordinates (original and converted)

  • Shape statistics like area and perimeter

• Editable title and notes

• Options to refresh the timestamp or delete the item

Whether you come from the Map View or the List View, you’ll get the same consistent experience. It’s cleaner, more informative, and built for power users.

Bonus: Shape info like radius, length, and area are shown with correct units — metric or imperial — based on your settings.

Before

After

The new editor gives you a clearer overview and much more control — especially for shape-based objects

🟦 A Modernized Coordinate List

The coordinate list view has been redesigned from the ground up.

• Object types (pin, label, shape) are clearly shown

• Timestamps and converted coordinates are easier to read

• Notes and labels now appear directly in the list

• Sleek card-style layout works great in light and dark mode

Tap the new blue “List” button to view and manage all your map items

Here's how the new list looks in action:

Before

After

The new list view not only looks better — it gives you clearer context, easier access to functions, and better visibility across all map item types.

🟦 Upgraded Saved Sets View

Managing your saved data is now effortless.

• Each saved set shows a full-width map preview

• See a summary of contents at a glance (pins, shapes, etc.)

• Tap to rename, delete, or load instantly

Whether you’re organizing site visits or archiving survey results, this new view saves time and clicks.

Before

After

No more guessing what's inside — the new Saved Sets view shows you everything upfront, and it looks good doing it.

🟦 New Export & Import Workflow

You can now easily export any saved list — just select the one you want, and it’s ready to share or back up.

The new system uses a compact ZIP file format that bundles all your data cleanly — ready for cloud storage, email, or transfer between devices.

Want to bring data back in? Simply choose which lists to import, and they’ll be added to your coordinate sets instantly.

There’s no need to rely on the old XML format — this is faster, cleaner, and built for modern workflows.

The new import screen gives you full visibility before merging — with set names, timestamps, and object counts all shown upfront.

🟦 Seamless Upgrade, Zero Learning Curve

Upgrading to Coordinates 9.5 is smooth and effortless.
There’s no setup, no migration steps, and no manual required.

• All your saved pins, labels, and shapes remain intact

• New features integrate naturally into your existing workflow

• Everything just works — instantly

Whether you're opening an old project or starting something new, Coordinates 9.5 picks up right where you left off — smarter, faster, and more capable.

🟦 Bonus Feature: Signal Board

Need to get someone’s attention on-site?

The new Signal Board lets you display fullscreen messages in bold, animated styles — perfect for visual alerts, quick directions, or just having a bit of fun.

Choose from templates like SOS, Red Flash, or enter your own text in any language.

It works especially well on iPad, where the large display turns your message into a powerful visual signal.

🚀 Built for the Field. Ready for What’s Next.

Coordinates 9.5 isn’t just an update — it’s a redefinition.

We’re already working on what comes next:

• Enhanced CSV/GPX/DXF import/export

• Upcoming hardware support (e.g. external GPS, sensors)

• And much more

We thank you for being part of this journey — and we can’t wait to see where you take Coordinates next.

🟢 Download Coordinates on the App Store
✉️ Feedback? Contact us here

📏 Coordinates 9.2: Unit Converter — Built In, No Extra App Needed

We didn’t add it because it was requested.
We added it because it just made sense.

Coordinates 9.2 now includes a powerful Unit Converter, integrated directly into the app. No need to download anything else — it’s right there when you need it.

📍 Access it via In-App Tools > Unit Converter.

Convert units across 40+ categories:

• 📐 Distance, Area, Grid Spacing, Slope

• ⚡ Power, Voltage, Current, Resistance

• 🌡️ Temperature, Pressure, Radiation

• 📡 Survey-friendly tools like Azimuth, Angle, RSSI

• 💾 Data size, Frequency, Bandwidth, and more

📴 No Internet Required
🔍 Multi-language Support
🗂️ Searchable and Beautifully Organized
🆓 Free for Everyone — and Completely Ad-Free While Using the Converter

No clutter. Just clean, precise tools — built into Coordinates.

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I decided not to make a separate app for the unit converter. Why? Because I didn't want to market it all over again — and more importantly, you shouldn't have to go hunting through the App Store, wading through apps filled with ads or hidden paywalls. This one’s built right into Coordinates, ad-free and ready to use. Think of it as a thank-you gift to every user who’s supported the app so far.

Coordinates 9.1.2 – Area and Trim

This update brings two powerful new tools to Coordinates: area measurement and custom coordinate trimming. Whether you’re working in the field or fine-tuning data output, this update makes your workflow faster and more flexible.

🔧 Trim Output, Your Way

Need to tailor how coordinates are shown? Now you can:

• Set custom X/Y labels

• Choose your preferred separator

• Adjust decimal precision

• Apply optional trimming from the end

A live terminal-style preview helps you dial in the exact format you want. And once you’ve got it right, the app remembers — no need to set it up again.

📐 Area Measurement with Closed Shapes

You can now measure area directly from distance pins:

• Tap Close Shape to seal your measurement loop

• The app will calculate the enclosed area

• Choose between m², km², acres, or hectares

• Distance and area results update instantly — even bearings and segment distances

If your shape intersects itself, we’ll show a warning so you know the area may be off.

We’ve now built a fully featured area and distance tool right into the Coordinates app — completely free.
If you just need quick and casual measurement, our dedicated Area & Distance app is still a great option.

✨ Fancified Export & Import – Now with IDE-style Syntax Highlighting

We just gave our coordinate export/import screen a serious glow-up.

No more walls of plain text—now when you paste or generate data like:

Each tag and attribute lights up in different colors, just like in your favorite code editor. <gpx>, <ext1>, <wpt> — all color-coded and easier to read at a glance.

🖋️ Supports:

• Live syntax highlighting as you type

• Dark mode compatibility

• Shared color themes by tag prefix (e.g., <ext1> and <ext2> share the same style)

• Copy-friendly formatting for your GPS or survey workflow

Whether you're exporting a quick pin list or re-importing from a GPX file, you’ll feel like you're editing clean code, not wrangling raw data.

More Small Improvements

• Last segment distance updates correctly when closing shape

• Undo removes the final segment and area cleanly

• Smarter formatting for area results

• Fixed picker display for dark mode

Got feedback or feature requests? Drop us a message from the Settings screen — we read everything.

🧭 Coordinates 9.1 — Precision Tools for Power Users

Just days after our biggest release ever, we’re back again — with a surprise follow-up update that adds one of the most powerful features to date. No waiting. No unlocks. It’s available to everyone right now.

🔧 Custom Grid Support (PROJ4)

Coordinates 9.1 introduces full support for user-defined coordinate systems, using the industry-standard PROJ4 format.

You can now:

• Define your own projection with PROJ4 parameters

• Set origin longitude/latitude, false easting/northing, scale, and rotation

• Apply DX/DY/DZ/DA/DF adjustments

• Choose between meters and feet

• Save multiple configurations and reload them anytime

Whether you're working in surveying, mapping, or custom local grids — this feature puts full control in your hands.

🧠 Smart Entry with Live Preview

You don’t need to be a PROJ4 expert. Just fill out the guided form — we’ll build the string for you.

• Real-time validation with helpful error messages

• Live preview in a terminal-style text box

• Tap to copy your PROJ string instantly

📂 Save & Manage Your Grids

• Save custom projections with your own names

• Manage and load them with one tap

• Slots auto-rename to avoid overwrites

📥 Import Support with Safety Checks

Paste a PROJ4 string from anywhere — we’ll check if it’s editable:

• ⚠️ Warnings for unsupported or read-only strings

• 💡 Fillable fields if editable

• 💾 Save anything, editable or not, for later use

✨ Visual Polish

• Always-dark preview panel (even in light mode)

• Inline number validation (no more mystery errors)

• Optimized layout for smoother entry and review

📂 Where to Find It

You’ll find the new User Grid setup by going to:

Coordinates Format - Custom / User Grid (Proj.4) > Press Grid Button

or at
Action Menu > User Grid Setup

🚀 And More Coming Soon

This feature landed fast — but it’s just the beginning.

Got feedback? Let us know. We’re building Coordinates with you — one powerful update at a time.

✨Coordinates 9.0 — Our Biggest Update Yet

We’re thrilled to introduce Coordinates 9.0, a major milestone packed with powerful new features and improvements. Whether you're a casual map user or a serious geo-nerd, this update brings tools that make exploring, saving, and visualizing your location easier than ever.

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🗺️ A Supercharged Map Button

In earlier versions, the map button simply cycled through three Apple Map styles — Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid. Functional, but limited.

In Coordinates 9.0, that same button now opens a powerful Tile Selector. You can now:

- Instantly switch between dozens of map styles

- Choose from OpenStreetMap, Google Map, offline tiles, or even custom tile servers

- Paste your own tile URL using {z}/{x}/{y} format

- Access remote tile styles configured via Firebase

From a simple toggle to a fully-featured map hub — your map, your way.

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🌍 Offline Tiles — Navigate Without Internet

Whether you’re traveling, hiking, or in a low-signal area, offline maps are now fully supported.

You can:

- Download tiles for popular cities worldwide

- Define your own custom coordinate region

- Store everything locally and access it without internet

No connection? No problem.

🧪 Note: Experimental Feature

To use offline tiles, first enable it from Settings > Experimental Features.
⚠️ Please make a backup in the app before trying, as this feature is still under development and may change.

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📍 Flexible Pin Display Options

Need more control over how your pins and labels look?

We've added a new button that lets you cycle through different map annotation styles:

- Classic iOS pin view (no clustering)

- Clean dot markers with or without titles

- Modern clustering mode for dense map regions

Whether you want simplicity, labels, or clarity — there's a style for you.

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🛠 Other Improvements

- Bug fixes based on your feedback

- UI and performance tweaks across the board

- Improved support for custom tile and download behavior

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🔙 In Case You Missed It: Labels in 8.6.0

Back in version 8.6.0, we introduced one of the most requested features: Map Labels!

You can now add text annotations directly to your map — perfect for giving context to pins, naming zones, or marking custom boundaries.

🆕 Highlights from 8.6.0:

- 📌 Add labels anywhere — name a zone, mark a boundary, or highlight a key location

- 🗂️ Works seamlessly alongside pins without clutter

- 👁️ Toggle visibility on/off to keep your map clean when needed

That update also included:

- Fixes for importing issues

- Resolved bugs affecting map loading and updates

- Full support on both iOS and Android

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📥 Ready to Try?

Download the latest version from the App Store and explore what’s new in Coordinates 9.0.

Got feedback or feature ideas? We’re always listening — and already working on what’s next.

Coordinates April Update - 8.6.0

📍 Version 8.6.0 – New Label Feature Now Available!

We’re excited to introduce a powerful new feature in version 8.6.0 of the app: Map Labels!

🆕 What's New?

You can now add text labels to the map, just like how you place pins. This is perfect for marking regions, giving context to your pins, or organizing your map visually.

📌 Add labels anywhere – name a zone, mark a boundary, or highlight a key location.
🗂️ Works seamlessly alongside pins without clutter.
👁️ Easily toggle label visibility (show/hide) to keep your map clean when needed.

🛠 Also in This Update:

• Fixed issue with importing data.

• Resolved a bug affecting map loading and updates.

📱 Available on Both iOS and Android!

No matter what device you’re using, this update is ready for you.

Q2 2025

Hello!
It’s been a while since our last post, so here’s a quick update on what’s happened so far in 2025.

Coordinates

• Google Maps Custom Tiles
  You can now use Google Maps with the Custom Tile option in the Coordinates app. Simply head to the Settings menu and choose from a variety of popular Google Map tile options.

• New Coordinate Formats
  We've added support for several new coordinate systems, including Merchich, KUDAMS, Mapcode, ETRS 1989, and EUREF-FIN.

• EPSG Bounding Box Option
  A new setting allows you to ignore bounding boxes for all EPSG coordinate types, giving you more flexibility in how coordinates are handled.

Sunmap

• Quick Time Shift Buttons
  New buttons allow you to quickly shift time forward or backward by 10 minutes per tap, making it easier to visualize how the sun and moon position change throughout the day.

• Improved Accuracy
  We’ve enhanced the accuracy of sun and moon positioning on the map. No more display errors!

BarcodeEasy

• Lens Selection
  You can now switch between different lenses on your iPhone or iPad, allowing better focus at close or long distances, perfect for scanning in all situations.

Bug fixes

• A recent Xcode update caused a minor issue affecting all of our apps on devices running iOS versions before 18.4. This has now been fully resolved.

We read every suggestion and bug report you send us via email, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We're always working to improve our apps, and your input helps guide us forward.

Thanks for reading, and see you again soon!